8 Weeks Post-surgery

It is the soreness that arises after a long day of walking on my flip flops or from sitting in the chair at work for great lengths and the early evening exhaustion that remind me of surgery just 8 short weeks ago. I am struck with the reality that my body is still healing. I forget. Most of the day I feel so good, that it seems as though surgery was quite a long time ago. The reminders set me back on track though and I head straight to the couch to rest the remainder of the day. I still cannot lift heavy items and am careful in moving quickly (other than walking forward- I increase my speed weekly). I don't like taking any kind of medication anymore, but will resort to Ibuprofen if I really feel I have to.

I have not made it to PT yet, hoping this next week. Follow-up has never been one of my strong suits. I plan to get to my chiropractor Thursday or Friday. I find that I am getting nervous about the long-term effects of the surgery, which means I need to get my butt to PT.

As far as exercise goes, I now go to curves 1x week but walk morning and evening most days. The weight is starting to come off, but ever so slowly. Hopefully it will start to shed more quickly as I kick up the workouts and not join in with the office getting Taco Bell for lunch.

Even with my hint of nervousness, I am, overall, optimistic. I have gained many new, great habits that are leading me to a better me and a better life. Exercise, reading, writing and learning have all become part of my daily life. I am so thankful. I am hopeful for all that is to come.